"The Economist can't resist sneering," said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam of the British publication's commentary piece on Singapore's leadership transition. The 740-word article, published on Thursday (April 18),
Singapore can be conduit for new trade flows, critical tech: Maritime International Advisory Panel
A panel of global maritime leaders has said that Singapore can remain a leading hub by being a conduit for new trade flows as they shift to emerging regions. It added that Singapore can also become a ...
‘I was able to get a PR in Singapore in less than 2 years’ — Woman shares how she did it
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-based YouTuber explained how she obtained her PR (Permanent Residency) less than two... The post ‘I was able to get a PR in Singapore in less than 2 years’ — Woman shares how sh ...
Who is Singapore’s Lawrence Wong? How an underdog with no grand political ambitions became the next prime minister
Those who know Wong say he is a ‘highly relatable political leader’, and laud him for being a team player, a quiet go-getter and a persistent doer.
Singapore LTA investigating cases of e-bike riders racing at high speed at several locations; steps up enforcement
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is investigating cases where people are seen on social media racing each other at high speeds on
Singapore succession won’t upset status quo with Malaysia, experts say
Several analysts and economic observers predict that Wong and his administration will continue on his predecessor’s policies on Malaysia, with an emphasis on Johor due to its pr ...
Opportunity knocks for S’pore to forge a healthy stock market to bolster its financial hub ambitions
It has what it takes, and can catch the tailwinds delivered by geopolitics and poor market conditions in competitors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Travellers carrying over S$20,000 in or out of Singapore must make declarations online from May 13
Travellers who fail to make a full and accurate declaration could be jailed for up to three years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.
Crypto Payments Firm Triple-A Includes PayPal’s Stablecoin in Payment Options for Customers
Singapore-based payments company Triple-A has announced plans to integrate PayPal's stablecoin into its list of supported tokens.
Deutsche Bank said to have culled dozens of private banking roles in Asia
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) has cut as many as 60 private banking roles in Singapore and Hong Kong over the past year, according to a Friday media report, as the German lender focused on lucrative markets ...
How to Get Credit Card Annual Fee Waivers and Still Enjoy Rewards and Perks
When it comes to credit cards, it’s all about getting the upper hand—getting more money out of the bank than they’ll ever get from you. The secret? Pay all your bills on the dot, use the cards ...
Triple-A to Integrate PayPal’s PYUSD to Expand Crypto Payment Options
Singapore crypto payments firm Triple-A will accept PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD by June, challenging dominant players like Tether's USDT.
Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
It plans to scale back activities at its Tuas plant and transfer part of the plant’s operations to other facilities overseas by 2027 Read more at straitstimes.com.
TRAVELLERS TO & FROM SINGAPORE CARRYING OVER S$20,000 MUST SUBMIT ONLINE DECLARATION FROM MAY 13
SINGAPORE, April 19 (Bernama) -- All travellers entering or leaving Singapore carrying Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI) that value more than S$20,000 or its equivalent in a ...
Singapore Ambassador Rena Lee makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people of 2024
Rena Lee, Singapore's Ambassador for International Law, has made it to Time Magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of 2024 for having led successful talks on a UN treaty to protect ...
Singapore’s Shanmugam rebuts ‘sneering’ Economist article on Lawrence Wong’s political succession
Shanmugam said The Economist could not resist “sneering” at Singapore and the British commentariat class cannot stand seeing the island nation “doing better” ...